Expedia Group is laying off employees, according to posts online from impacted workers. Program managers and engineers in the Seattle region and other locations are among those affected. The company cut about a fifth of its product team workforce.
“We are eliminating roles as well as opening some new roles as we remain disciplined about assessing the skills we need for the future,” an Expedia spokesperson said in a statement. “We are also simplifying our structure and reducing organizational layers to move faster and with more accountability. These are not easy decisions, and we are grateful for the contributions of our colleagues who are impacted.”
The latest reductions add to a series of workforce cuts at the travel company over the past two years.
Expedia went through a round of layoffs last year, reportedly impacting about 3% of its workforce, and had separate layoffs in 2025.
The company had 16,500 employees across nearly 50 countries at the end of 2024, according to its most recent annual filing.
Follow-up: Expedia Group layoffs impact 162 workers in Washington state
Expedia reported revenue growth of 9% to $4.4 billion in the third quarter of last year, while adjusted net income grew 19% year-over-year. Gross bookings were up 12% to $30.7 billion. In an earnings release, CEO Ariane Gorin called out “an improved demand environment, disciplined execution and tangible progress on our strategic priorities.” The company increased its full-year guidance.
On an earnings call with analysts, Gorin described AI as a “step function” opportunity to boost team efficiency and effectiveness over time. “We’re already seeing the benefits in our product, technology, and customer service teams — from enhancing developer productivity to improving resolution speed on servicing, to highlight just a couple of examples,” she said.
Expedia is scheduled to report its fourth quarter earnings Feb. 12. The company’s stock is up more than 40% over the past six months and its market capitalization is above $33 billion.
Expedia Group includes brands such as Vrbo, Orbitz, Hotwire, Trivago, and Hotels.com in addition to the flagship Expedia.com.
Expedia, which has a major campus in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, is one of the region’s largest tech employers. Fellow Seattle tech giant Amazon is reportedly preparing for another round of corporate layoffs this week.
Editor’s note: Story updated with statement from Expedia.
